Man United news: ‘£100m’ star tipped to strike up ‘incredible’ partnership with Ronaldo – pundit
Harry Kane could strike up an “incredible” partnership with Ronaldo if he joins Man United this summer.
That’s according to former West Ham hitman Frank McAvennie, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about how the Red Devils could line up if they sign the striker.
According to The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell (28 March), £100m-rated Kane, 28, is a target for Man United this summer – regardless of who is installed as Ralf Rangnick’s successor.
The England captain was pursued by Manchester City in the summer of 2021 but a deal could not be agreed.
While McAvennie claims Kane is not desperate to join the Red Devils, he admits a partnership with Ronaldo could be deadly.
“If Kane goes anywhere, he has to be the main man,” McAvennie told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild.
“Man United already have a main man, Ronaldo. Kane won’t replace what Ronaldo gives that side.
“Could he play with Ronaldo? That would work. Ronaldo at the top with Kane dropping deep could be incredible.
“Man United do need new attackers. Greenwood is out of the picture. Rashford isn’t doing it and Cavani is off in the summer.
“So you can see why they want Kane, he’s the best around.
“The big thing for Kane is trophies. Do Man United have a better chance of winning trophies than Spurs at the moment?
“I would say no. So we will have to see what happens there. I’m not sure he will be desperate to make that move.”
Kane has scored 22 goals in 41 outings for Spurs this season.
Ronaldo has bagged 18 on since returning to Old Trafford.
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